It’s with great pleasure the we introduce you to the photography of Jock Voelzke. Jock is the latest Master Light Program mentee to complete the program. It was a great pleasure to get to know Jock and watch his photography grow.
We have one opening for 2006 and a couple for 2007. If you’re interested in participating in our MLP, please head to the webpage and send us some images.
Using the power of the biggest rumor mill, the web, smart marketing. The web is a buzz today with guesses for what this (click here) is all about. Nikon it appears will be announcing a new camera soon.
Howdy folks! I just got word that there is an opening in my Sundance Wildlife Workshop next month. The dates are 28 August to 1 Sept. Sharon & I will be there for an amazing and very unique teaching opportunity. There will be just 15 students and us with lots of images & stories to share, equipment to explore and techniques to cover. Click on the link and register! Cya! Moose
Wow, things just keep getting better and better for macro photography. I just received the new Really Right Stuff TP-243 Super Robust Ground ‘Pod yesterday and it’s sweet! It can easily hold a 600f4 rock solid at its maximum height (which you can’t see here, photo sweep too small to extend legs fully) of 16.9″. Or it can go flat, and I mean flat on the ground. Easily and quickly with just a couple of clicks the legs kick out and your flat to the ground. The Ground ‘pod is so small and easy to take along and with its versatility, it’s a must for the working wildlife photographer. You get a sense of scale by the 200f2VR attached to the TP-243 in the photo. I took a number of test shots with this rig using at a shutter speed of 2sec and the images were tack sharp-the Ground ‘pod is a rock!
The leg ends can be switched out to the points you see here or to rubber feet for working on softer surfaces. You can head to the RRS TP-243 page where you can see both leg feet (along with all of its impressive specs). The TP-243 of course works perfectly with the BH-55 or BH-40 heads (but the case that comes with the TP-243 doesn’t accomodate any head) but it also works perfectly with the Wimberley for the 600mm. While the TP-243 goes flat to the ground, these heads of course bring your camera gear above ground level. And while I keep talking about using it for long lenses, it is really ideal for macro work where you need to get in tight, not effect the subject and have rock solid support with awkward gear attached on awkward slopes. The TP-243’s small size makes it a natural to always have along with you!
Man…micro heavy lately…can you tell what my current project involves? 
Really Right Stuff is now shipping their new B150-B Focusing Rail and man, it’s sweet! 
All Arca Swiss style dove & tail for easy on/off. Quick slide button on the side of the clamp, lockable stage, 150mm of ruled rail that can be accessed with smooth geared percesion, it’s a work of art that’s a killer tool! 
I recommend getting the B150-B Package which permits you to attach either a body to the B150-B or a collared lens like the 70-80 or 200micro via their LMT system.
I really appreciate having the ability to set the magnification I require on the lens and then with a simple turn of the knob on the B150-B, “zoom” right in on the subject for percise focus. The geared action is not only smooth, but very precise for critical focus. Coupled with the BH-55, this is a great rig for macro photography.
Now, if RRS could only do something about the wind when I’m doing macro work!
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